Shane Steichen faces pressure as Colts coach ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 8:53 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Colts head coach Shane Steichen is labeled as one of six head coaches on the hot seat as the 2026 NFL season approaches. Steichen has a 25-26 record over three seasons with no playoff appearances. His leadership came under scrutiny following a 2025 campaign that saw the Colts start strong at 8-2 but falter with seven consecutive losses to end the season. The Colts possess a mix of talent, but questions linger regarding their defense, which ranked 21st in success rate last season. A playoff berth this year could be crucial for Steichen’s tenure in Indianapolis.
- •Shane Steichen's record as Colts head coach is 25-26.
- •Colts began 2025 season 8-2 before losing seven straight.
- •The team has not made the playoffs since 2020.
- •Questions persist about the Colts' defense after a 21st ranking.
- •A playoff run is essential for Steichen's job security.
- 10:38 AMYahoo Sports — Analyst lists Colts' Steichen among coaches on hot seat in 2026
- 8:53 PMYahoo Sports — PFF lists Colts Shane Steichen among ‘6 NFL head coaches on hot seat’
"Colts head coach Shane Steichen is entering arguably a critical year for his continued job security.
"One analyst put Colts' HC Shane Steichen on the hot seat entering the 2026 NFL season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 10:38 AMAnalyst lists Colts' Steichen among coaches on hot seat in 2026
One analyst put Colts' HC Shane Steichen on the hot seat entering the 2026 NFL season.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 8:53 PMPFF lists Colts Shane Steichen among ‘6 NFL head coaches on hot seat’
Colts head coach Shane Steichen is entering arguably a critical year for his continued job security.
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